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annual reports to the Division. Ouray County and Division of Parks and Wildlife will also be <br /> consulted on the progress of the reclamation. <br /> 9. Weed Control <br /> Measures will be employed for the control of any noxious weed species. Control measures will <br /> also be used if the growth of weed species on the reclaimed area threatens further spread of the <br /> weeds to nearby areas. A Weed Control Plan will be utilized as follows: <br /> 1) Each April, a weed survey will be taken of the permit area. <br /> 2) If any patches or plants have been identified, they will be sprayed by backpack sprayer or <br /> 4-wheeler using chemicals approved for use by the weed control staff of Montrose <br /> County. <br /> 3) After reclamation, weed surveys and spraying will continue until the perennial cover and <br /> production of the site have met DRMS requirements and bond release has been obtained. <br /> The Division and Ouray County weed control staff will be consulted regarding any weed <br /> infestation areas and any control measures prior to their initiation. The plan does not contemplate <br /> total weed removal on the property. Past experience has shown that some initial weed cover in <br /> the first year following the re-topsoiling is beneficial to the reclamation effort in rangeland site. <br /> Weeds tend to provide shade for new grasses, are a means of holding snow on the seedbed longer <br /> and protecting it from wind and water erosion until the planted species have taken hold. <br /> During all phases of the mining operation the permit area will be monitored closely every year, <br /> through which the operator may determine if any additional weeds have grown. If any new <br /> species of weeds are found, Ouray County Weed Control and the Division will be consulted in <br /> order to formulate the best plan for the new infestation. <br /> RECLAMATION COSTS <br /> The worst case reclamation scenario will occur at the end of Mining Area 4. There will be the <br /> largest amount of pit floor, plant area, internal roads and in slopes to reclaim to rangeland. These <br /> areas are determined below: <br />